Three fires in North Okanagan prompt separate investigations; one blaze deemed suspicious
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Three investigations are underway in the North Okanagan in connection to three separate fires since Friday.
Three investigations are underway in the North Okanagan in connection to three separate fires since Friday.
Two of the fires erupted at mobile homes while another was at the Canadian Tire Store in Vernon.
The commercial fire has been deemed suspicious.
An investigation into the cause of the fire is underway and at this point, we have reason to believe it was deliberately set, said Const. Chris Terleski, media relations officer for the Vernon North Okanagan RCMP.
The fire at the Canadian Tire occurred around 3 a.m. Saturday.
The fire sparked outside the store in a locked compound.
By the time crews managed to knock it down, the commercial building had sustained significant damage.
Minor smoke and fire damage was also reported inside the structure.
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